Job Title: Fellowship Candidate for 2026-2028
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and propose a project focused on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in the legal system, with a particular emphasis on serving rural Ohioans.
- Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine and enhance the project proposal.
- Address unmet needs of underserved populations or work towards removing barriers to opportunity through the proposed project.
- Work closely with organization to develop the project and navigate the fellowship process.
- Prepare and submit a project proposal for submission to an external fellowship sponsor by the specified deadline.
- If selected, engage in legal work that aligns with the mission of serving underserved communities.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be 3L students or recent law graduates.
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law.
- Strong academic records.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload.
- Eligibility to take the Ohio Bar Exam in July 2026 is required.
- Applicants who can be admitted to practice law in Ohio prior to July 2026 or who can submit a UBE transfer application to the Supreme Court of Ohio by January 15, 2026, may also be considered.
Salary Information:
- The text does not specify salary information but mentions a comprehensive benefits package.
Additional Information:
- Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, most recent transcript, and three references, with the possibility of including more fully developed proposals.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a submission deadline of June 1, 2025.
- Final selection of fellows is contingent on the sponsor’s selection of a candidate’s proposal.
- The organization values diversity in its workplace and encourages applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession.
- Accommodations for the interview/application process are available upon request.
